Key Solutions for Equipment Automation
The IOBridge series has been a trusted solution for equipment automation and integration for over 20 years,
delivering seamless communication and message transmission with an improved user-friendly API.
delivering seamless communication and message transmission with an improved user-friendly API.
BridgeX, a SECS communication driver, ensures reliable equipment connectivity with enhanced performance and
a modern user experience. BridgeP simplifies and standardizes various PLC communications,
making equipment control and integration more flexible and efficient.
a modern user experience. BridgeP simplifies and standardizes various PLC communications,
making equipment control and integration more flexible and efficient.
BridgeX
BridgeP
Field-oriented
Optimized service
What is BridgeX?
The standard solution for automating communication in semiconductor manufacturing processes
Bridge X is a flagship product in the IOBridge series, specifically designed to act as a bridge for equipment automation and optimized for manufacturing processes. Fully compliant with the SEMI Standards, it supports SECS/GEM and HSMS protocols, the industry benchmarks for semiconductor manufacturing. Purpose-built for online communication in production lines of semiconductor manufacturers and equipment providers, Bridge X handles every stage of the process, from defining message specifications to programming and message testing.
This solution enables the efficient management of communication between semiconductor manufacturing equipment and host system integration. Its intuitive interface makes it easy to design and implement even the most complex communication systems. With real-time data exchange monitoring and control capabilities, Bridge X maximizes communication efficiency in manufacturing processes, driving optimal productivity. It also includes simulation and testing tools to ensure system stability before deployment.
BridgeX Key Components
XConnector
- A SECS/GEM communication driver that serves as a plugin library for equipment online integration software
XDefiner
- A tool for defining message communication specifications
XMulator
- A testing tool for message communication specifications
01Key Advantages
Compliance with SEMI Standards
- Complete implementation of SECS-I, SECS-II, and HSMS (SECS-IP) protocols; support for GEM (Generic Equipment Model) and GEM300 standards
High-performance Communication
- Over 50% faster transmission, reception, and driver operation speeds; reliable handling of large-scale and high-volume messages
Support for Multiple Environments
- Compatible with both C# and Java environments; support for serial communication (RS232C) and HSMS communication
User-friendly Interface
- Intuitive and streamlined design for easy use; optimized logging system for developers and operators
Flexible Message Definition and Management
- Provides standard SEMI message templates with customization options
- Offers diverse modeling methods via UI and editor
Powerful Simulation and Testing
- Includes a dynamic simulator capable of acting as equipment or host
Automation and Productivity Enhancement
- Code generation and scenario-based test automation features
Scalability and Compatibility
- Compatible with various semiconductors and precision manufacturing equipment; integrates with major production and logistics systems
Quality Management and Continuous Improvement
- Adheres to a systematic software development process
- Focused on performance optimization and ongoing feature enhancements
02Coverage
Industry Coverage
- Core focus: Semiconductor manufacturing
- Display manufacturing
- Electronic component manufacturing
- Solar cell manufacturing
- Other precision manufacturing industries
Protocol Coverage
- SECS-I / SECS-II / HSMS (SECS-IP)
- GEM (Generic Equipment Model) / GEM 300
Software Environment Coverage
- Windows operating system / Linux operating system
- NET Framework / Java Runtime Environment
Development Language Coverage
- C# (including COM-based languages like VC++ and Delphi)
- Java
Functional Coverage
- Equipment communication interface / Host system integration
- Real-time data collection and monitoring
- Remote equipment control / Alarm and event management / Recipe management / Quality data collection
Product Configuration
BridgeX
- BridgeX is a SECS communication driver that guarantees stable equipment connectivity with a modern user experience and enhanced performance.
- SECS/GEM 통신 드라이버(Xconnector)는 50% 이상 향상된 속도와 대규모 메시지 처리 능력으로 탁월한 성능을 자랑합니다.
- #과 Java 환경을 모두 지원하며, SECS-I과 HSMS 통신을 포괄하는 유연성을 제공합니다.
Field-oriented
Optimized service
01SECS/GEM Communication Driver
XConnector
- A perfect balance of speed, reliability, and flexibility
- With over 50% faster performance and the ability to handle large-scale message processing, this SECS/GEM communication driver (XConnector)stands out as a top-tier solution.
- Supporting both C# and Java environments, it ensures seamless compatibility across SECS-I and HSMS communication protocols.
- Key Features
- High-performance, reliable driver compatible with both C# and Java environments
- Fast, stable handling of large-scale, high-volume message transmission and reception
- Support for SECS-I and HSMS communication for serial communication (via RS232C)
- Message filtering and auto-completion tools
- Optimized hierarchical list structure tailored to real-world message formats
- Dynamic message generation
- Innovation Highlights
- Over 50% improvement in communication speed and driver performance
- Logging management to reduce file logging I/O impacts on performance
02Powerful tools for defining message specifications
XDefiner
- A faster and simpler message definition tool
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Definer streamlines the process of defining SECS messages. Its intuitive interface and diverse templates makes the process faster and easier than ever, with its automatic code generation boosting development efficiency.
This innovative tool simplifies and accelerates complex communication protocol definitions, dramatically reducing the time required for developing SECS communication.
- Key Features
- UI-based message definition
- SEMI/GEM message templates
- Message template management
- Separate modeling of message headers and data types
- Optimized UX with enhanced user experience to reduce errors and improve productivity
- Class code builder
- Innovation Highlights
- Quick modeling with node expression
- Message visualization with navigator
- Advanced message filtering
03Program validation
Xmulator
- The All-in-One Simulator for Testing and Validation
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With advanced scenario features and a dynamic simulator, Xmulator delivers near-real-world testing environments, offering the flexibility to simulate either equipment or host roles.
This minimizes errors during the development phase and thoroughly validates system stability before implementation.
- Key Features
- Message editing between simulations
- Bulk updates to message data
- Various message sending features, including standard send, hot send, and control message send
- Test scenario simulation
- Message sending for stress testing
- SECS-I to SECS-II log conversion
- Log-based message registration
- Innovation Highlights
- Manual and automatic sending settings during scenario simulations
- Advanced tools for message analysis
- Logging for stress testing
Product Support
“Verified or Sustainable”
More than 30 years of experience and over 100 factories
UMS
- Providing comprehensive software maintenance through the UMS Center, addressing defect fixes, performance enhancements, feature improvements, and product updates after deployment
Operational Training
- System administrator manual provided for smooth post-deployment operations
- Product training for administrators
- Dedicated Product Management Center to oversee operating systems and handle routine maintenance
Product Support
- Product updates
- Online manuals and user guides
- Online platform for sharing feedback and suggestions related to the product
